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Shopping
Florida is famed for its shopping from designer stores that we all love to boutique stores that will suit everyone’s tastes!
Aventura Mall
The Aventura Mall is an upscale super-regional shopping mall in Aventura, Florida, a northern suburb of Miami. It is the largest conventional shopping mall in Florida, having a gross leasable area of 2,700,000 square feet (250,000 m²), and is the third largest shopping center in the United States.
The mall has three floors of retail space, comprising more than 300 retailers and a food court with 18 fast food eateries, as well as several chains and other restaurants at the mall's entrance.
The mall is currently anchored by Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, JCPenney, Macy's (in two separate locations), Sears, and AMC Aventura 24 Theatres.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
9.30AM – 8PM |
Sunday |
12PM – 8PM |
Location: |
19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, Florida 33180 |
Celebration
There is a selection of shops and boutiques with something for everyone in the family. Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Celebration Town Center and see stores such as Wolf Gang Bakery, Market Street Gallery and Enhanced Boutique. There are also a number of places to eat and drink whilst you enjoy the atmosphere, or take a walk around the lake.
Location: |
Market Street, Celebration, Florida 34747 |
Florida Mall
Located minutes from the Orlando International Airport, Walt Disney World Resort and popular area attractions, The Florida Mall is Central Florida’s largest shopping center.
Spanning 1.7 million square feet and welcoming more than 20 million visitors annually, this dynamic shopping destination offers an experiential environment featuring more than 250 retail, dining and entertainment options enjoyed by domestic and international guests, local residents and families alike.
Prominent department and anchor stores Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods complement best of brand retailers like A/X Armani Exchange, Apple, Banana Republic, Coach, H&M, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Mayors Jewelers featuring Rolex, Victoria’s Secret and ZARA.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
10AM – 9PM |
Saturday |
10AM – 10PM |
Sunday |
12PM – 8PM |
Location: |
Florida Mall, 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Florida, 32809 |
International Plaza & Bay Street
International Plaza, adjacent to Tampa International Airport, is the most distinctive shopping and dining destination of Florida's West Coast. Three fashionable department stores, over 200 specialty shops and Bay Street at the Plaza is an open-air village of fine restaurants and small boutiques.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 9PM |
Sunday |
11AM – 6PM |
Location: |
2223 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33607 |
Mall at Millenia
The Mall at Millenia offers an extraordinary experience for those of us who call Orlando home or those visiting Orlando for business or pleasure.
There is a mixture of stores including high end and a number of restaurants including home to the popular Cheesecake factory.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 9PM |
Sunday |
11AM – 7PM |
Location: |
Mall of Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, Florida 32839 |
Posner Park Mall
Situated off Hwy 27 in Davenport, close to the junction with Interstate 4 (I-4), Posner Park is ideally located for those staying in the Davenport, Clermont and Haines City areas. It is a great place to shop and has a number of well-known names including JCPenney, Best Buy, Target, Davenport Ale House and Dicks Sporting Goods and provides ample free parking.
Posner Park provides a great alternative to some of the other popular Florida shopping malls and outlets and also accommodates a Cinépolis IMAX 9-screen upscale theater. Upscale meaning they have reserve seating, gourmet snacks and a full bar.
The stores at Posner Park Mall all operate different opening hours. This outdoor open air mall but is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Location: |
42650 Highway 27, Davenport, Florida 33837 |
University Mall
University Mall is one of the area's largest enclosed shopping centers in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located on Fowler Avenue between I-75 and I-275 near the University of South Florida with over 40,000 students.
The addition of soft seating, free Wi-Fi areas, private nursing rooms, kids play area and cell phone charging bar and natural lighting invites visitors to relax and stay a while. University Mall draws families from the community and caters towards shoppers with children in the home.
University Mall also enjoys daytime population from employees of the areas businesses within 2 miles of the shopping center including four major hospitals, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry).
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Thursday |
10:30AM – 8:30PM |
Friday |
10:30AM – 9PM |
Saturday |
10AM – 9PM |
Sunday |
12PM – 6PM |
Location: |
2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33612 |
Premium Outlets
Ellenton Outlet Mall
Home to 130 designer and brand outlet stores for the whole family, Ellenton Premium Outlets is conveniently located off I-75 and US-301 in Ellenton, Florida within 25 miles of Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Bradenton and a stone throw away from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island, LongBoat Key, Siesta Key and St. Pete Beach.
This outdoor mall features covered walkways, lush, tropical landscaping and flowing water fountains. Ellenton Premium Outlets stores range from women's apparel and accessories to home furnishings to specialty items.
Stores include Coach, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. Ellenton Premium Outlets is a perfect shopping stop for the area residents and visitors looking for a delightful wallet-friendly shopping experience any time of the year.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 9PM |
Sunday |
10AM – 7PM |
Location: |
5461 Factory Shops Boulevard, Ellenton, Florida 34222-4100 |
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores (LBVFS) offers factory-direct premium quality merchandise at savings up to 75% off, and sometimes more, at select outlet stores!
Opened in August 1996 and one of Central Florida’s first outlet malls, the 238,000-square-foot village-style center offers a fun, relaxing and customer-friendly shopping experience with over 400 designer names within 50 of the world’s best-known and sought-after outlet stores. Convenient store-front parking and spacious stores further differentiates the center, which is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 9PM |
Sunday |
10AM – 7PM |
Location: |
15657 South Apopka Vineland Road (State Road 535) Orlando, Florida 32821 |
Orlando International Premium Outlet
Orlando International Premium Outlets is Florida's largest outlet shopping destination. Shop more than 180 outlet designer and name-brand outlet stores including Diesel, DKNY, J. Crew, Kate Spade New York, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, UGG Australia, Under Armour and Victoria's Secret. Enjoy exceptional brands at extraordinary savings of 25-65% every day for shopping that's always worth the trip.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 11PM |
Sunday |
10AM – 9PM |
Location: |
4951 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819-9439 |
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, a Mediterranean inspired outdoor village, is one of the country's most upscale outlet centers. A true shopping destination, the center is a must do for tourists and locals. Shop more than 160 outlet designer and name-brand outlet stores including Armani Outlet, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, DVF, Nike, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tory Burch and Tommy Hilfiger. Enjoy exceptional brands at extraordinary savings of 25-65% every day for shopping that's always worth the trip.
Opening Hours: |
Monday - Saturday |
10AM – 11PM |
Sunday |
10AM – 9PM |
Location: |
8200 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32821-6811 |
Other Essentials
Groceries
The most popular stores for grocery/food are as follows and they can be found all over Florida and some operate a click and collect service which means you can order your shopping online before your flight and collect when you arrive. To find the nearest locations to you please check the stores websites:
Liquor / Alcohol
Most stores such as Walmart and Publix will sell beer and wine however, you will need to visit the Liquor store if you wish to purchase spirits etc., and most major stores will have a separate liquor store attached.
Pharmacies
Pharmacy stores are widely available and many have drop in clinics should you need advice whilst on your trip. The main stores are:
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